JP HOWELL RUMORS & GOSSIP

Since last season Dodger fans have often bemoaned the state of the team's bullpen, with the exception of Kenley Jansen. There is another reliever though besides Jansen who has been quite reliable this season: left-hander J.P. Howell.
The Los Angeles Times notes that Howell has allowed exactly one earned run all season, and it came on April 10. He’s gone 30 consecutive appearances...

J.P. Howell took a tumble off the mound while attempting to cover first base during a sixth inning groundout which wrapped up his relief appearance in Wednesday's Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Chicago Cubs. Howell made a spin move to get himself turned toward first base, but lost his footing and found himself falling flat on the grass. The grounder was hit straight to Adrian...

Rounds 3 through 10 of the 2015 MLB Draft concluded on Tuesday, and there wasn’t a ton to get excited about on the Dodgers’ end. If anything, the Day 2 picks showed they either needed to save some money to pay for their first three picks, or they have something up their sleeve in rounds 11 through 40 (which is currently underway).
The Dodgers selected eight players. Here’s...

It’s about four months late, but the Los Angeles Dodgers finally addressed their weakness.
A team with a $225 million dollar payroll in 2014 had two or three dependable relief pitchers. Their rotation includes three guys that could throw seven or eight solid innings every outing. However, if they faltered and the Dodgers had to use a relief pitcher not named J.P. Howell or Kenley...

The story of Game 2 of the NLDS was largely about whether Don Mattingly should or shouldn’t have yanked Zack Greinke. It’s not a question anyone would have been asking if J.P. Howell had done his job, which was to get out lefties Oscar Taveras and Matt Carpenter. He didn’t, and so Mattingly’s choice became a big focal point. It’s understandable that the manager is going...

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Charles: They have not worn the script Los Angeles jerseys on the road for a while, are these the alt jerseys now?
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J.P. Howell was supposed to break the bank (for him and lefty relievers) this winter, but he didn't. He is reportedly set to re-sign with the Dodgers for two years and $11.25 million. There's also a mutual option of $6.25 million for 2016 that vests with 120 appearances in 2014-15.Howell has made 122 appearances the last two seasons, so if he pitches enough for his option to vest...

The Dodgers are close to re-signing left-hander J.P. Howell to a two-year, 11.25-million contract, according to a person who spoke under the condition of anonymity because the deal hasnt been finalized.
The prospective deal would include a 6.25-million option for a third year.
Howell posted a career-best 2.03 earned-run average in 67 appearances with the Dodgers this year. He will...

The Colorado Rockies are targeting late-inning reliever J.P. Howell, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post. Renck says the Rockies are hopeful they can sign Howell, adding that they feel they've made "real progress" in negotiations with the left-hander.JP Howell is the #rockies' target. They are hopeful can get him signed. Have made real progress— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck)...

When the Dodgers signed J.P. Howell to be the primary left-handed option out of the bullpen, some folks were skeptical. I, on the other hand, was pretty happy about the deal.He signed for $2.85 million. This winter, he's going to hit the jackpot.The Angels just signed Joe Smith to a 3-year, $15-plus million deal. You're probably saying, "Who?" You're not wrong for doing so. Smith...

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